SCADA and Automation Solutions and Insight For Utility Managers
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Flood Forecasting: The Original Operational Water Digital Twin
2/11/2021
Flooding can be an essential part of the economy — so much agriculture depends on the nutrients that flood brings. However, most of us know flooding for the damage, disruption, and of course loss of life, that it brings.
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Justifying SCADA Projects
1/29/2024
In this article, read about a Balanced Scorecard Approach, which incorporates intangible benefits and helps articulate the benefits of SCADA and other automation projects.
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Water And The Internet Of Things: 2016
12/17/2015
Forecasters predict that California could receive record amounts of rain during this winter because of El Nino. Smart water management is important in times of no rain or too much rain so our conservation efforts must continue. The Internet of Things (“IoT”) can help the water supply from the El Nino rains be used more efficiently and with less waste.
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SWAN Corner: Creating And Implementing A Smart Industrial Monitoring Network And Advanced Data Analytics At The City of Memphis
9/2/2021
The City of Memphis teamed with Brown and Caldwell to pilot a smart sensor network where water-quality monitors could be installed directly at permitted discharge points for five of the largest industrial users. The pilot project also served as a proof-of-concept project for the City to assess the feasibility of making a paradigm shift to digital water-quality monitoring as a long-term solution.
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Is Your Head In The Clouds?
6/23/2017
Every day you hear things like “push your data into the cloud” or the newest functions of “cloud computing”. But what does this all mean? And what does it mean for utilities and facilities? Well, if you’re looking into Cloud SCADA, it can mean then difference between having to purchase and maintain software and hardware versus utilizing the internet and cloud computing platforms to serve as the framework for your SCADA system. That translates into time and money saved in the long run.
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How To Boost Water System Efficiency With Smart Output Technology
9/21/2018
Water utilities are installing automated meter reading (AMR) and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) systems more frequently. These systems often help utilities improve customer relations and provide valuable real-time data to improve operations. The ability for various meters to communicate with AMR and AMI technology has become more important as these systems become commonplace.
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The Role Of IoT And Control Technologies In Water Filtration Systems
1/10/2019
With time, labor, and money at a premium, state-of-the-art controls on filtration equipment can ease the burden on operators while improving uptime and lowering costs.
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Video: Configure A Redundant VTScada Application Server In 40 Seconds
10/8/2008
In this video, Blair Sooley of Trihedral Engineering demonstrates how to configure a redundant VTScada server with automatic seamless failover in less than 40 seconds.
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Beyond Binary: Data Tells A Compelling Story
1/10/2019
The big problem with Big Data has always been turning all that information into action. A recent survey reveals how far utilities have come and what might come next.
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'Smart' Distribution Strategies Save More Than Just Water
4/14/2020
Water distribution system managers and administrators — whether they are dealing with water scarcity, mandated regulatory compliance, or non-revenue water (NRW) losses — have to be concerned about financial as well as physical solutions. Fortunately, more comprehensive solutions are being developed to afford success in both of those areas. Here are several examples of what is being achieved.